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U.S. Government Entity Paid Kairos $1 Million in Data-Theft Extortion Case
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Summary
A U.S. government entity reportedly paid $1 million to the group known as Kairos to prevent the leak of stolen data following a data breach at Union County, Ohio. Kairos, however, operated solely through data theft extortion, without employing encryption or demanding decryption keys, marking a shift in ransomware tactics. The incident highlights the evolving threat landscape, where data theft is increasingly prioritized over encryption, and emphasizes the importance of proactive security measures for vulnerable organizations.
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